3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Introduction• Background
• Study Area– Building Heights– FAR– Draft ARP
• Introduction• Background
• Study Area– Building Heights– FAR– Draft ARP
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Massing Study• Process
– Max FAR – Constraint
» Floor Heights 4 m (Ground) 3.2 m (residential)
» Footprint– Assumptions
» Lot shape can be managed» Aggregation will happen at some point» Parking underground (2-3 levels)» Foundation issues can be solved » Cost not an issue – land and building» Public space development resolved off site)» Phasing issues can be managed
• Massing Study• Process
– Max FAR – Constraint
» Floor Heights 4 m (Ground) 3.2 m (residential)
» Footprint– Assumptions
» Lot shape can be managed» Aggregation will happen at some point» Parking underground (2-3 levels)» Foundation issues can be solved » Cost not an issue – land and building» Public space development resolved off site)» Phasing issues can be managed
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Introduction• Computer Model
• Urban form suggestive of architecture • First model• Current model
– ARP – Preference to Tower
» Podium + Tower– Area, FAR
• Model• Real time • Web accessible
• Introduction• Computer Model
• Urban form suggestive of architecture • First model• Current model
– ARP – Preference to Tower
» Podium + Tower– Area, FAR
• Model• Real time • Web accessible
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Ultimate Purpose • Hillhurst/Sunnyside: To prepare land use and
urban design options to optimize redevelopment opportunities for medium to high density mixed use development in strategic locations within the study area boundaries. Variations in build-out densities and built form should be explored.
• West LRT Line:To develop a high level land use structure and urban design strategy . identify pedestrian-oriented areas, auto-oriented areas and transition areas; establish design principles for public systems and urban design. (TOD Charettes – Draft Detailed Agenda V1.4)
• Ultimate Purpose • Hillhurst/Sunnyside: To prepare land use and
urban design options to optimize redevelopment opportunities for medium to high density mixed use development in strategic locations within the study area boundaries. Variations in build-out densities and built form should be explored.
• West LRT Line:To develop a high level land use structure and urban design strategy . identify pedestrian-oriented areas, auto-oriented areas and transition areas; establish design principles for public systems and urban design. (TOD Charettes – Draft Detailed Agenda V1.4)
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Design Precedent in Calgary • Proposed Zoning and Design Guidelines
• Massing– Min and max floor plate– Heights
» Max height for towers» Landmark building
– FAR– Setbacks– Sun and Shade
• Architectural Character– “Kensington is a village”– Historic Landmarks
• Mix– Commercial / Retail– Residential
» Affordability
• Design Precedent in Calgary • Proposed Zoning and Design Guidelines
• Massing– Min and max floor plate– Heights
» Max height for towers» Landmark building
– FAR– Setbacks– Sun and Shade
• Architectural Character– “Kensington is a village”– Historic Landmarks
• Mix– Commercial / Retail– Residential
» Affordability
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Introduction • Parking
– Location– Min. footprint
• Streetscape– Sidewalk width, 3 to 4.5 m– Public space plan
• Future• Traffic
– Local– Truck – Retail and commercial
• Introduction • Parking
– Location– Min. footprint
• Streetscape– Sidewalk width, 3 to 4.5 m– Public space plan
• Future• Traffic
– Local– Truck – Retail and commercial
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Introduction • Phasing
• 5, 10, 20 years – Parcel aggregation– Which are the first sites to be developed
under the new zoning
• Introduction • Phasing
• 5, 10, 20 years – Parcel aggregation– Which are the first sites to be developed
under the new zoning
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Introduction • Design Concept
• Design Precedent in Calgary – Massing
» 2 Stories» 3 Stories» 4 Stories» 5 Stories» 6-8 Stories» Towers
• Introduction • Design Concept
• Design Precedent in Calgary – Massing
» 2 Stories» 3 Stories» 4 Stories» 5 Stories» 6-8 Stories» Towers
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Photo Computer Model • Photo Computer Model
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
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3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
CurrentCurrent
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
Proposed Massing Proposed Massing 166,513 m sq ( 43,221 Commercial; 123,310 Residential)166,513 m sq ( 43,221 Commercial; 123,310 Residential)
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Study Area• To create a 3D-
computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
• Study Area• To create a 3D-
computer model that can be used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
Proposed Massing: Towers Above Second StoryProposed Massing: Towers Above Second Story175,944 m sq ( 45,110 Commercial, 130,834 Residential )175,944 m sq ( 45,110 Commercial, 130,834 Residential )
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Current Development
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Proposed Zoning: Tower Solution
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Current Development
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Proposed Zoning: Tower Solution
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Current Development
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Proposed Zoning: Tower Solution
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Current Development
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Proposed Zoning: Tower Solution
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
St John’s Site: Early ConceptSt John’s Site: Early Concept
36,911 m sq (13,027 Commercial, 23,885 Residential )
FAR for the Site 4.781
36,911 m sq (13,027 Commercial, 23,885 Residential )
FAR for the Site 4.781
20 Story Height Tower20 Story Height Tower
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
St John’s Site: No Towers St John’s Site: No Towers
37,406 m sq (15,619 Commercial, 21,787 Residential )
FAR for the site 4.85
37,406 m sq (15,619 Commercial, 21,787 Residential )
FAR for the site 4.85
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
St John’s Site: Towers and Street ConceptSt John’s Site: Towers and Street Concept
35,001 m sq (17,507 Commercial 17,494 Residential )
FAR for the site 4.53
35,001 m sq (17,507 Commercial 17,494 Residential )
FAR for the site 4.53
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
St John’s Site: Towers, Street and Public Square ConceptSt John’s Site: Towers, Street and Public Square Concept
35,001 m sq (17,507 Commercial 17,494 Residential )
FAR for the site 4.53
35,001 m sq (17,507 Commercial 17,494 Residential )
FAR for the site 4.53
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
• Study Area• To create a 3D-computer model that can be
used for studying the visual impact of current and future development within close proximity of the Sunnyside LRT station
St John’s Site: Towers, Street and Public Square ConceptSt John’s Site: Towers, Street and Public Square Concept
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP 2007 Current Development
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
Model Demonstration
Model Demonstration
3D Computer Study Model: Hillhurst/Sunnyside
Richard M. Levy, Ph.D. MCIP
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